Lined up with seven other racers and having a slow start, he quickly surpassed the three others ahead of him, winning the Boston World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold’s 60 meters by 0.01 seconds. At just 26-years-old, Noah Lyles holds an Olympic bronze medal, six world titles, and four Diamond League Final trophies.

Lyles was originally a gymnast, but at age 12, he decided that he wanted to pursue a career in track instead. He attended T.C. Williams (now Alexandria City) High in Alexandria, VA, and after graduating was set to join the track team at University of Florida. Ultimately, he did not end up going to college, but instead signed with his current team and began his pursuit into the Olympic Games.